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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-04-22
"a RUPTURE

RELIEVED and cured by DIR. d. l..
Snediker's method, or money refunded.
No operation, No pain. Treatment sim
ple and without detention from labor.
Best of Detroit references Encloses'amn Tor
circular. Profs. h. p. Rupert and Jno.
w. Conway, Ofiice56 Park Place, Detroit
Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-04-22

nghpNECV It's causes and new and success
lChrNUop fal CURE at Your own home, py
by most of the noted specialists without bene-
fit Cured hiHyelf Ia three months, ani since
then hundreds OF others. Full particulars sent on
application. =, =. "a.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-04-22
WASHINGTONNEWS.

Gov. Hughes, of Arkansas has teicgrapnea
the commissioner of agriculture asking tnat
an inspector be sent TO that state 10 exaniine
some herds of cattle suspected OF havinS
pIeuro- pneumonia. An inspector mas peeh
ordered there from Chicago.
Tirst A ssistant Postmaster General Steven.
son is confined TO his bed by an intensely
nainful abscess which has formed In his right
ear. While he is not considered seriously
i'll. his suffering is extreme ana unrehltune'
Professor Il. l.. Capen. of Boston, who
predicted the earthquake last August, senus
to the National RepltDtieum an ,hn opr, Pod
between Aprl7 and IL, the critical DAYS De-
inc from 10th to the 18th, but says the snock
will probably not be quite so severe as those
of last year.
The American Fishery union recently sug-
gested to President Cleveland the Closing
OF our markets to Canadian fish products as
sufficient measure of retaliation. The chie1
executive, i'm lengthy reply, reminds the
union that the retaliation proposed Is not
designed for the protection OF any partlcu,
lar interest, but to maintain the natlonal
honor.
In connection with the appointment of the
Pacific railroad commission it is said that the
president will not be in hurry TO make u
| nm as after consultation with men posted as
| TO the character of the work to be done, ne MAJ
| decided that it would not be practlcaDie y
| complete the investigation Ill tliiio w oup,,'a
| the report to the next congress. III is uhueI
stood that congress at the next session, WI
be asked TO extend the time in which th'
| commission may present its report.
A delegation of lrisli-Americans, called
the white house to invite the president 10 al
tend the meeting held in this city to protes
/ against the coercion policy III Ireland. Inc
saw Col Lamont and were Informed that
Whatever the presidents views on the sun
iect might be, 1t would be manifestly lmprol
or for INN to attend such Il meeting III III
official capacity. The commtteee were con
yinced of the wisdom of this reasoning, an
withdrew without further effort to see th
president
By direction of the secretary OF the lnterlo
the Commissioner of the general land ono
las directed the register and receiver at III
Reed City Mich, land office to suspen
until further Orders all action under receI
order restoring to homestead and pr
emption entry about 12SOO acres
land IN the Reed City district within I'll
limits of the Jackson, Lansing and Sigma
, railroad grant This order IS made pendli
action on motion to review the secretary
decision ordering the restoration or the'
lands.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-04-22

Elsie recently voted US to ~ to
issue $4,000 for public Improvement
Wise action.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-04-22

VII nnU TOH AL re,mmrns rnpiy,
MILK X meat given 20 energetic n'eh nnu
UlvA women cvsrywhsie. ~ WEEK
aud ex pense, paid SAMPLES w"rth
S. and all particulars - Mt frse address ~ "h''e
4. o. vIt'kERl. Augusta, Msine. DeHf mss "''
chance Y,ife today
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-04-22

The commissioner of the land Office has
cancelled twenty-eight presumption entries,
aud held for cancellation twendysn.;aet ,,nn,,
evidences taken at q hearing. before the
register and recorder. 1t is charged that the
alleged entrymen and their witnesses weTe
bv snvone and that the entries were made
nv an attorney for the benefit of prominent
cattIeman, to whom the lands were trans
ferred through fictitious intermediate ,, Is,
signee. About forty other cases OF IKE
chara cter and against the same party, are
awaiting action III the general land Office
Dr. ]. w. Hoffman Of the American
Bureau of EthnoIogy has been named py tne
hag Q, - lanes one of the most ancient
orders Of Christendom'
The editor of the York Age has q par.
rot which drinks beer grcedily ana loves
cake soaked in beer.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-04-22

EkpMc on James River, Va, in CLAREMoNr
FhhmO CoLoNY. illustrated circular free,
l. +. MANCHA. Dlaremont Virginia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
CONNECTIONS.

Az HagerstOwn, Nd, with the Western Mary
Land Railroad toand from Baltimore, Frederick
Emmittsburg, Gettysburg Pcnmar, Waynes-
boro. Pa, and points on Western Maryland
Railroad aud its branches.
With Cumberland Valley Railroad to& from
Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shipponsburg, Chambers
burg. MerCcrsburg, Martnsburg, and points on
the Cumberland Valley Railroad and branches.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the Westand
Northwest. and Boston, New York, Philadel-
phia and North and East.
AtShenandoah Junction W. Va, with Main
Line OF Baltimore aud Ohio toand from Wash
ingtOn.
At Wayncsboro Junction, Va, with Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway 10 and from Green
brier White Sulphur Springs and Richmond.
No. makes close connection az Waynesboro
Junction with G. IL o. L. II. West Bound
trains.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch OF
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad.
At Buchanan. with Main Line Of Rich
mond and Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk and Western Rail
road.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
AT Bovcc Station, for Wildwood and Winches-
ter VIRGINIA. At Troutyille for Fncastle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MIL,
Formerly PorteF's Factory

Under the above mentioned name the old
Porter's Factory" which in days gone by en-
ioyed almost a national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the I'M
dersgned Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and it Is
our expectation to maintain the reputation OF
the mill and 10 meet the demand Of the public
for lirst-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, dc, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J. J. JOBE & co.
Post Office -Ripon, Jefferson County, W. Va
J.J. lobe d Bro. will continue to operate the
Mill az Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de
liyered there.
April. 10 1853
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
1885 Drug Trade 1895
ATSQUITH ~ co.
Druggists,
Courthouse Square, Charlest0wn,

N''ht = ApA'NN lN't''Nf N'+''''N-N
nEALERS in Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Oils,
~ Window Glass, Patent Medicines, Soaps,
Periumeries, Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes,
Druggists Surdries and Fancy Goods.
We respectfully call the attention of our Gus
toners and the public 10 our large and well Sc
lcctcd stock Of all articles usually kept in first
class Drug Store With increased facilities for
business and enlarged stock we are prepared to
serve the public with all goods in onr line at
reasonable figures We are prepared 10 supply
country physicians with all articles they need
at the most moderate prices.
Our Book and Stationery department has
been well stocked and We are Offering special
inducements on goods i'm this line.
4 fun line OF Tobacco, Segars. and Smoking
Tobacco always on hand. We are headquarters
for John Lucas * Cos Liquid Pants-any
quantity of all colors from b. Ia gal cans
always in stock.
January 4. 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03

No. 3 has Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York
TO Atlanta. Ga. and Montgomery. Ala, without
change via Harrisburg Hagertown and Roa.
noke: also Pullman Ballet sleeper from Wash
ineton to New Orleans via. b. x o. r. r. and
Shenandoah Junction
No. l has Pullman Sleeper Washington to
Memphis and Little Rock without change via
h. IL o. Railroad and Shenandoah Junction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03

No. makes close connection at Waynesboro
Junction with c. & O. r.. Il. West bound
trains.
No. 4 has Pullman Buffet sleeper from
Montgomery, Ala, via Atlanta to New York
without change) via Roanoke, Hagcntown
and Harrisburg, and also Pullman Buffet
Sleeper New Orleans TO Washington via Cal.
era. Roanoke and shenandoah Junction and
b. e o. r. X.
Little Rock and Memphis 10. Washington via
Shenandoah junction and B. & o. Il. L.
$50 pounds of baggage chcckoC free 10 each
whole ticket 1000 mile ticket $500 V
mile tickets $500
: +. TYLER O. Howard ROYEP
Receircr. GEN. Pas igf
DAVID W FLIcKwIR, ROANOKE, va.
c. NJ. FUrrgRER, Superintendent.
Psi,s Age,a, Ilagerstown, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
MILLIHERY & FagGY GOOOS.

AIRS. THOMAS has received, and is rcceiy-
VI ing. her FALL and WINTER STOCK
and invites the attention of the Ladies. To
beautiful Millinery, Ladies Underwear, En-
broidcry. Notions, &c she has added a superb
stock of HOSIERY and GLOVES.
TIE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
is complete-containirg the newest ;hingsini ts
line Trimming executed promptly and ac-
cording TO the latest fashion reports STAMP
ING, PINKING and CREPE CLEANlNG-the
latter q specialty-done at short notice The
ladies are invited to call an examine.
Oct II, 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
CONNECTIONS.

Train 40 connects at Harpcr's Ferry with
train for Martinsburg.
Train 40 connect. at Jarpcrs Ferry WIN
fast limited express train for Cincinnati. ~.
Louis. Chicago and an points west northwest
and southwest.
Train 100 connects al Lexington with Rich
mond and Alleghany railroad for Lynehburg,
Richmond and the South
For rates. tickets, baggage checks, etc, apply
to any D. x y. agent. or 10
&c DUDROW, Tray. Pass. Agt
DAVID LEE. Harpcr's Ferry. w. Va.
Geu'l supl. \. II. JomNsoS,
C.K. LORD. Supt. II. r. & y. Div.
Dec. Q, SO. Gen'l Pass Agt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY
B. F.LEFSENRING
CIIARLEsTOWN, ". y.

Insure against fire in the following irst-class
companies
The Lancashire Insurance Company, Of Lon
don, England. Assets, Si,5l3.-2,.02-
The German Insurance Company, treeport
Illinois. Assets II, 50 l9SG3.
The Reading Fire Insurance Company, Pa.
$4,000
Tae Mutual Life Insurance Company, Of
New York.
The Fidelity and Casualty Company. Of
New York.
The National Life and Maturity Association,
Of Washington, D. g., l2i5 j -, Northwest.
May g. 1856.
DARREL Roller Flour 20 DE given away
ID February Is. BHckwheat Fiour and Honey
Try our lie No Tea. c. d. EBA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

THE public is respectfully informed that !
l ann now prepared TO furnish plants of all
standard yafietiesio ry vegetable gardens, such as
CABBAGE. TOMATO, PEPPER. EGG, LET
TUCE. SAGE. CAULIFLOWER, &C,
ALSO SWEET POTATO SETS,
at the Eagle Avenue Gardens. west Of Mt.
Parvo"l and at my Town Branch on Liberty
street. adjoining the residence of Hon. Jas. NJ.
Mason. 4 share Of the public patronage will
be thankfully received.
re- Fresh Vegetables in season.
April /. 1856. Z. J. WILLIAMS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
Diamond Dy $.

4 5 the Spring advances We call attention u
- full stock of Diamond Dyes, and guar
antee them to color Ribbons, Dresses, Hats,
Feathers aud Cotton Goods.
GEO +. LIGHT,
Druggist. Next Door to Post Once.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving, in all its various branchc, and all
work i'm their business All orders promptly
filled 40 the lowest rate, and shortest notice,
and all w0rk delivered and put up, and guar
auteed % suit purchasers. ~ not, no sale. -
Please call and see and judge for yourselves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. and pat1puizc Home
Manufactures.
The subscribers have also IN operation their
shop iu Man.nsburg, where they will give
decentralization to all work entrusted tothem.
DlEHL 81 BRO.
Charlestown, July Is, 1S67-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
Barber Shop.

THE Barber Shop one door West Of Carter
! Housc" has been -5iitjed andhand,Omeiy
furnished with improved Chairs, &c, and will
be conducted by samuel Brown. Customers
are assured Of cleanliness in all Che appoint
ments. and comfortable, prompt and courteous
attention. SAMUEL HROWN,
Arrt.tr.r =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
ER0ir seas Cared.

NIRS.JN. WHITTINGTON is prepared 10
VI Repair Cane seat Chairs 20 short notice
and upon easy terms, % her home IN the
Southern suburbs OF Chariest0wn, on Bloom
cry turnpike.
September % 1Ss2.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
LANDRETH's, SEEDS.

XITE have just opened fresh stock Of Ian
w dreth's Seeds. Now and during the en-
tire season We will be prepared 20 furnish our
customers aud the public everything they may
want IN this line al the most reasonable prices.
Feb s. S.. AlSQUIfH q co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03

? HEREBY notify the good People fCharles-
/ town and the Public, also, tllai all will ind
il to their advantage TO look at my goods be-
fore purchasing abroad. ! have on hand anne
lot OF SAMPLES from some of the leading houses
OF New York IL Philadelphia. All garments
made i'm the latest style and in worSmanlike
manner. will say with confidence that all
orders for garments will be flied to the entire
satisfaction of whoever may favor me with a
cali
~ Cutting made Specially.
Respectfully, ...
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03

nAINTs. Oils. Varnishcs, Window Glass
Putty. Paint BRUSHES. DC. We have large
stoc, OF these goods on hand 10 which we call
The attention of the people. Lewis pure Lead,
pure Ln-ecd Oil ami Lucas celebrated Pre-
pared Paints, ready 20 apply, 10 all coiors Do
cans from one pound 10 one gallon. We have
all color, either dry or ia oil. Examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Apr 10 -. AicQUIIH K co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
LUMBER, SHINGLES 8 WOOD.

JERSEY CLOTH for sacks, wrappers aud
- chiijren's cloaks for sale by
GEO ". T. KEAESLEE.
DURE GUM have iu stock Pure Gum
4 Boots and Ovcrcoats for men, The cheap
est and most satisfactory article for the consul
mer. GEO. W. T. kEARSLEI.
NEW STOCK of Ladies G0,samcr Cioaks
y and light and heavy Gum Shoes just re-
ceiycd by GEO. ". T. KEABSLEG.
HOME-MADE FLANNELS. white and gray
i j also heavy cloth for sale by
Nov. 4. Iss6. GEO. ". 7. KEARSLEN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
Dress. Waxing
AND FAMILY SEWING.

TENHE undersigned will do D-ess-Making aud
! Family Sewing upon reasonable terms at
ler residence next door 20 Mr.. Buuou's on
Lawrence street share OF patronage solicit
ted. MRS MARY ROBERTSON.
April 8, 1856.
TAR. seth Arnolds Cough Killer-a sure,
H quick and safe remedy Large stock, =
cents per bottle.
August ~ 1855. AISQUITH * co,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
IL. ~ -. IL. Ie.
Time Table IN Effect November Z, issn.
NORTH BOUND TRAINS.
SOUTH BOUND TRAINS.

Tie above train. daily except Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03

Leave Uagerstown. PM 10 50 Pm II -
Arrive Harrisburg, AMI 90 P.M.3 ~
G. Y. r.. Il.
Philadelphia, r.M-0 %
=. r. IL. AMI y
/" Now York AN Z 80 r.M.9 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

Arrive Washington PMll y PM 10
b. a o. Il. Il.
Baltimore AMI % PM Id
B.&O. Il. L.
Baltimore
W. NJ. K. Il. P.M.o Az
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-03
NOTICE.
D,'. K,mg's Specsacies.

J HAVE the agency for these spectacles, and
j guarantee 90 tit any eye or return the money.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15
Tho Grade Crossing Victims.

Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Fesster, who
we're injured In the collision on the Penn
sylvania Railroad at the Franklord
avenue crossing, Philadelphia, on sun
day evening, were reported last evening
to be In fair way of recovery, but both
are greatly prostrated over the death oil
their little daughter. The blame for the
accident has not been fixed to any degree
OF certainty, but thorough Investigation
OF the cause will be made by the Coroner
on Thurs day morning. Some OF the pas
sengers lay the blame TO the bad condi
tion of the street car tracks, which
threw the cars from the rails and
caused the horses to balk, while other
charge that the driver was negligent II
not endeayoriag to clear. the track or Civ
notice to the passengers of their danger
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15
March


FoRT MADISON, Iowa.-Mrs. Lydia
K. Pinkhsm: II am glad to inform you
that haze tried ono bottle OF your
Vegetable Compound and have found
gre at relief. l more than thank you for
your kind advice. have never felt no well
as do now since l haa these troubles
Yours respectfully, Mrs. W. g. A.
The above iB q sample Of the many let
ters received by Mrs. Pinkham ex'
pressing gratitude for tho benefit de.
rived from her Vegetable Compound.
Another letter, from Kaufman, Texas,
says: Your Compound has done me
more good than oil the Dootors ever did,
for which 1 thank you with all my
beart." Your friend, Anna B.
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15
Two Its,,sus Kiiied as Duhmors.

SCRANTON, Pa, March la.-Last night
at ten O'Clock an appalling double mur
der was committed near Dunmore, O
few miles from this city. James Barrett
lives near the Spencer mines together
with his family, consisting of his wife and
seven children. At the hour named
George Murrell, an Italian, Waited Bar,
rett's house, and an alteration occurred
concerning woman named Collins, VINO
was In the house at the time Before
Murrell was elected he cut Barrett with q
knife or razor Some other ltali who
lived In the neighborhood heard the noise
and proceeded to Barretts houie. just
what followed is not known, bu. two re-
ports from shotgun were heard, and
when the scene was reached by officers,
the dead bodies OF George and Jose MUIR
rell were found near the house with their
heads and necks perforated with buck
shot. A third Italian, NAMED Motz, re-
lceived number Of bucksbot In the abdo
men, and his recovery is not thought u
Ibe probable. Barrett was arrested. H'
admits having done the shooting but say
he acted In self-deiense.
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15
sREviTiEs.

san Rises ell sun Sets 6o7.
The ehsaPest hzt houss In the city
Ruanferd Hr0s.r x04 ~ nrkNt street
Try Buah's coal you will ike II
OH Cloth remnants oheap, 322 King.
Try fush's coal you Will surely Ike IL.
W. J. Kimbis, grocer, ana and Justtson.
MiliArd Y. Davis, jswsier, Is. Snd stree,
Oity Laundry. Sixth and ShipIsy street
Ffps 10 Z. Kings, 81 Haura- 70 n. Fourth
p. Roop Smith, druggist, 9Th and King.
Dyspeptics, drink creamery buttermilk.
Doctors recommsn II. zth and SIMPLIFY sts.
Skim milk. 2 qts. for 90. Creamery, 4.h
and shipiey SITS.
T. Y. Anderson, 9o2 W. Second st. Hail
cutting during week, lec.; Saturday, itc.
Buy noyr, feed AID cosl Of sheward.
Fourth and King. Phone aos.
washing machine for sale as Pickci's stovt
store, East Fourth st.
Alex. Chamber tin foofnE, spouting and
jobbiny, 222 King street.
Tinware, Wood and willow Ware, 22,
King street.
90 TO H. H. Mcofe's stalls, "a and "a SEQ
ond street m arket, tor your good butter ant
cheese, wholesale and retail.
Fish ard oysters fresh every day at Pen
nell's, Second and King streets.
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15
Paid uu aad Discharged.

McKEKsPoRT, Pa, March IA The
puddlers and kpobblers at Wood &
Co.. iron mill who Joined the Anal
gamated Association on Saturday have
been paid OFF and discharged. The mill
Was running full TO day, except In the
puddlers' and knobblers' departments,
where only few are NJ work. The com
pany refused to recognize the Amalaa'
mated Association, and claim that the y
will have all the meu they need In
few days. On the other hand the die
charged employ ss say they will be un'
able to secure enough non.union men tc
run the mill and are nanguine OF alti
mate success.
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15

THE POLICEMAN who testified yes
terday that CAROLS place WAS as re-
spectacle As any other where there
we're large gatherings, only began to
realize the Importance Of what he said
when Mayor RhoAds told his police
that II any Of them visited such
place, excsps In the discharge Of duty,
they might rs we'll hand In their -esig
nations before they paid the visit
Score another point for the Mayor.
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15
Rifie Practice.

The Wilmington Riffs Club held its
regular weekly match a. Schuetzen
Park yesterday afternoon, but the high
wind seriously interfered with good
shooting. The Standard American tar
get was used at 200 yards, and the fol-
lowing are tho scores out Of q possible
100 pointa: -
J.E. Newman, 61; H. Simpson, 81;
j. Scott, "; +. NJ. Ozark. So; W O'Con'
nor, 46; j. B. Bell, 45i W. A. Bacon, 40;
w. A. Ruthven, 26; G. Frederick, mil.
"a.
Tie Cub held meeting last evening
at which arrangements were made to
receive the rife team of Company e oi
Wyoming, when they arrive in this
city to morrow morning. The visitors
will be met st the station by the vii
mington Clab and furnished with
dinner and supper, In the evening
thsy viii % welcomed by the Mayor
and afterwards taken to the Academy
| of Music. The match for the silver cul
| will take place 10 the afternoon.
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15
The Work Commenced.

About fifty men commenced work
yesterday morning on the road bed Of
the new branch Of the p, W. q b.
Railroad which is to run through South
Wilmington. The work will be pushed
for ward rs rapidly AS possible, and as
soon "a tho grading Ia completed the
work Of laying the track will! he com
menced. IL Is expected that this branch
will be completed and ready for opera
ton In August.
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15

The reatdon0o OF William Il. H0pktne
two miles north Of Port Deposit, Nd,
wss the sCepe o. fntcnse ex ,itement ON
Sunday afternoon, oocasioned by Lhe
accidental shooting Of little 8 year-old
boy by his sister, aged 13. 1t appears
shat an old gun barrel minus the stock
had been lying around the Hopkins
residence for years. The barrel had
been examined and pronounced empty.
Tho children were therefore allowed TO
am uss themselves with 1t at play. Yes
terday afternooa they procured their
old barrel and proceeded to load 1t with
sand.
Tiring OF the amusement, the little
girl sug gested that 1t would be fine fun
to put . cap on the tube and crack IT,
Bearohing around they eventually found
one. Sbe stationed her little brother At
the muzzle to hold the barrel while sbe
endeavored to explode the cap By re
peatedly striking It with hammer. In
this she Was finally successful. a ter
rife explosion v ~ heard and the man
gled body Of the little boy WAS thrown
PROSTATE upon the ground. The barrel
which was supposed to have beer
enpty, contained . heavy change o.
shot, which struck the little fellow II
the groin, and proceeding spwart
lod sed In his body producing . ghAstl!
wound. He Was carried into the house
bat expired In . few moments from
/ hemorrhaeo. ~
Daily Republican., 1887-03-15

The barn on the farm OF Messrs
Polk. near Peterborough, Appoquini
mink Hundred, occupied by James l.
Collins, took fire about daylight OF
Sunday morning and WAS entirely de
stroyed with lot of hay and straw
Fortunately Mr.. g. discovered the fir'
In time TO save bis seven head of horses
|otherwiss the loss to him would hav'
bean quite serious. The buildings wer
folly insured.